Trinity Health System
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — STEUBENVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Trinity Health System | Report ID | 2019044203 |
| Address | 4000 Johnson Road | City, State ZIP | STEUBENVILLE, OHIO 43952 |
| Event Date | April 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.36000, -80.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stocking shelves in a supply closest when the employee tripped over a piece of trim on the floor and fell to the same level, fracturing the right hip.
Incident Summary
On April 25, 2019, a worker at Trinity Health System in STEUBENVILLE, OHIO suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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